The New York Knicks took on the Detroit Pistons at Madison Square Garden in downtown New York on Monday as point guards Jalen Brunson and Cade Cunningham battled it out at one of the world’s most famous arenas. 

The Pistons took a 55-49 lead into the locker room in New York as they managed to take control of the game without big man Isaiah Stewart, who missed it due to injury. 

During the game, the MSG crowd was peppered with sightings of stars including some of the most well known hip hop stars of the past few decades, who turned heads during a close game. 

Jalen Brunson is guarded by Dennis Schroder of the Pistons on Monday. 

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Hip hop superstars Joe Budden, 50 Cent and Fat Joe were among those present in the star-studded crowd as the Knicks attempted a Game Two comeback. 

“I’m old enough to remember when they hated each other,” one fan said. 

“Just make sure Fat Joe doesn’t perform. He will jinx the Knicks like he did the Yankees,” another fan said. 

“Knicks look so (expletive) shook,” another said under the picture of 50 Cent and Fat Joe. 

“50 for sure said, ‘How’s the view from back there?” one fan said about Budden’s appearance.